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1. World Flags
Facts, figures and information about the world's flags !
World flags have an incredible amount of importance and symbolism to people all over the
globe. They can be flown as a sign of peace and war, or hung as a sign of ceremonial importance,
or defaced as a sign of hatred and violence; people have rallied behind flags as a symbol of unity
or dissidence alike. Flags have the ability to stir great emotions in all kinds of people, and on a
local scale they can represent different groups or organizations. Flags demonstrate ideology and
history, and their creation tells about a country or organization s background and beliefs.
Historically, flags were first flown in battle to let troops know specific information while they
were on the field. They were often used to show troop location or organization, and many times
they displayed a family coat of arms or house symbol. Countries soon began to adopt flags as
well, essentially derived from coat of arms or other religious symbols, but they were usually only
used during war. By the beginning of the 17th century ships began to fly their country s flag
peacefully to help identify the vessel, but it was not for several hundred years that flags became
to be used casually during times of peace. Many European flags were derived from medieval
wartime symbols.

2. The American flag, also one of the most recognizable flags in the world, was officially adopted
in 1777. After the American Revolutionary War citizens began to fly the flag casually during
times of peace, which not only increased its demand but also led to its adoption as a general
representation of America. After, other countries soon adopted this relaxed stance of displaying
their flags too, although this would eventually be used as a propaganda tool for countries trying
to nationalize their entire population under a similar goal. From a vexillological standpoint, the
American flag is also laden with symbolism. The stripes represent the original colonies while the
stars represent the current states, and the colors were carefully chosen to indicate freedom,
liberty, and the cost of these ideals.
Oftentimes major events shape the image of national flags. Germany adopted their flag after
WWII to contrast starkly with the Nazi flag; after the Revolutionary War, the US adopted a flag
that represented the original thirteen colonies; the Brazilian flag symbolizes what the stars
looked like the exact moment the Brazilian monarchy was dethroned. For other countries the flag
represents the tenants their country holds most dearly, such as the yin-yang and purity, hope, and
peace on the South Korean flag, which contrasts with their northern neighbor s flag.
World flags have incredible importance to countries and to the people that inhabit them. They are
a way to unify people under a common symbol, although sometimes this effect has been abused.
Nevertheless, flags are extremely important, not just for countries, because they are a way to
represent a group of people under a common theme, ideology, or belief system.

3. Shop for Flags
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As you choose a flag, understand that economy lightweight polyester flags are great for indoor
use or temporary outdoor use. If, however, you are looking for a sturdier, weather-resistant flag
for outdoor use, we recommend that you purchase a nylon flag. Nylon is the most popular fabric
choice for both outdoor and indoor flags. Nylon is light and durable, stands up well to the
elements, and dries quickly. Because it s light, it flies well in the slightest breeze and has a bright
appearance in sunlight.
If you are an American, we strongly urge you to display the American flag, along with another
country flag of your choosing. Just please keep in mind, that when flags of countries, states,
cities, localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the
United States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent
staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or
pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the right of the flag of the United
States.
When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the
same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the
display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace.
When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium, the flag of the United States of
America should hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the audience, and in the
position of honor at the clergyman s or speaker s right as he faces the audience. Any other flag
so displayed should be placed on the left of the clergyman or speaker or to the right of the
audience.

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